Mid Level Backend Software Developer Jobs

Mid level backend software developer jobs go to developers ready to own features and services end to end, drive technical decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates. Openings cover a strong mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site settings across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, with employers like TikTok, OpenAI, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles75
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Wipro
USBank_Java Backend Developer
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Wipro
Added 4d ago
USBank_Java Backend Developer
Wipro
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$60k - $135k/yr
10,000+

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General Motors
Senior Backend Software Engineer
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General Motors
Added 1w ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
General Motors
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$153k - $269k
On-Site
None

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Hungryroot
Senior Backend Software Engineer
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Hungryroot
Added 2w ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Hungryroot
Remote
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$168k - $210k
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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TikTok
Senior AI Backend Software Engineer
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TikTok
Added 1mo ago
Senior AI Backend Software Engineer
TikTok
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
$388k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Bilt Rewards
Back End Engineer
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Bilt Rewards
Added 1mo ago
Back End Engineer
Bilt Rewards
New York, New York
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$170k - $300k/yr
On-Site
None

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Mid Level Backend Software Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok
TikTok7 open roles
OpenAI
OpenAI5 open roles
Apple
Apple4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software37
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Insurance6
  • Science & Research4
  • Banking & Financial Services4

Mid Level Backend Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level backend software developer job?

Lead with ownership. Highlight projects where you drove design decisions, handled production incidents, or delivered a feature from scoping to deployment with minimal supervision. Tailor your resume to show depth in a backend stack, your approach to code quality, and any cross-team collaboration. Employers at this level want evidence that you operate independently, not just that you completed assigned tickets.

Which companies hire mid level backend software developers?

Companies hiring mid level backend software developers right now include TikTok, OpenAI, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from high-growth startups that need developers who can own backend services without close oversight to large enterprises backfilling experienced individual contributors.

Are there remote mid level backend software developer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 17% of mid level backend software developer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting sustained employer confidence that experienced backend developers can deliver independently without being on-site. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see only the arrangements that fit your situation.

How do I move up to a mid level backend software developer role?

Mid level readiness comes from accumulating deeper, demonstrable ownership over time. Build experience shipping and maintaining real production systems, not just completing tasks. Deepen your expertise in at least one backend stack, learn to scope your own work, and volunteer for projects that require coordinating across teams. Employers weigh measurable impact, such as reducing latency, improving reliability, or cutting deployment time, as evidence that you are ready to operate at a higher level.

Which industries hire the most mid level backend software developers?

Mid Level backend software developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive mid level hiring because they operate at a scale where backend reliability, API performance, and service architecture require experienced developers who can take full ownership of systems rather than just contribute to them.